Jewelry & Metal Arts Instructor

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Academy of Art University’s School of Jewelry & Metal Arts is seeking to hire a part-time Instructor to teach undergraduate art classes Spring 2023 semester. This is great opportunity to join Academy of Art University’s globally acclaimed School of Jewelry and Metal Arts. Share your talent and knowledge with our students as they explore their creativity, define their vision and reach their true potential as an artist. This position reports to the Director, School of Jewelry & Metal Arts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely feedback to students to aid in the academic learning process.
• Perform additional instructor duties in addition to the class load schedule, as assigned by the Department Director. These additional duties may include, but not be limited to, workshops, directed study sessions, portfolio reviews, and other instructional work.
• Complete and submit all progress grades as well as mid-term and final grades.
• Responsible for all aspects of teaching assigned classes, including, but not limited to, preparing for the class, implementing a syllabus and course outline, communicating with students, evaluating and grading students, maintaining current and accurate records that require online entry of student data, including attendance, progress grades, midterm grades and final grades.
• Email students who are absent from class within the same day. Communicate concerns to other University departments as needed (i.e. ARC, Athletics, Student Services, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Have the ability to effectively teach students who have little or no experience in jewelry making.
• BFA or MFA as well as prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of textile techniques in metal; knitting, crochet and basket weaving is required for several courses.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the following: basic jewelry and metal arts skills, etching, intermediate stone setting and pattern chains.
• Ensure best practices and all safety procedure are followed.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot studio issues, and communicate studio needs.
• Experience with non-toxic and low-toxic print materials and clean-up methods.

Compensation: Starting at $45.00 per hour for teaching and $17.00 per hour for all other non-teaching work.

**Please submit a portfolio of work along with your resume**

Benefits:

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees 401k options, paid sick leave and access to a commuter benefit program. We also have a swimming pool with multiple lanes, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the year.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law . Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Manager by calling 415-274-2222. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.